News

February

Hostos associate professor Marcella Bencivenni, who has taught history at Hostos since 2004, has been awarded a Distinguished CUNY Fellowship for the Spring 2016 semester for her book project titled Italian Immigration, The Triangle Fire, and the Politics of Memory.

Hostos professor and celebrated artist, Ian Charles Scott, has published a book about his career, which spans decades and two continents. Titled, Ian Charles Scott: The Shape of the Being: Portrait Project, the book is divided into distinct “chapters” that document his artistic career beginnings in Scotland through his time in New York City.

From January 20 through the 24 the Hostos Student Leadership Academy (SLA) and the Alpha Kappa Tau Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society (PTK) joined in the National Day of Service to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a series of volunteer activities at two facilities in upper-Manhattan and the Bronx. These facilities are working diligently to help eradicate hunger in our neighborhoods by providing nourishing and healthy food to residents who express a need.

The Hostos Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development (CEWD) has been awarded a $100,000 grant for the Unemployed Worker Training Program through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process created by Governor Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC). This grant will be overseen and supported by the New York State Department of Labor, a financial contributor to the CFA process.

January

Hostos Associate Professor Olga Steinberg has been selected by the board of the American Association of Microbiology (ASM) to serve in the “The Leaders Inspiring Networks and Knowledge” (LINK) Steering Committee.

Hostos Community College’s Career Services Office is constantly looking to improve and expand its resources to better serve both students and the community. Now, the Office has bolstered its services through the power of the Internet with “Career Coach,” a free online tool which allows users to explore potential careers throughout New York City and the nation.

The City University of New York (CUNY) Office of Special Programs, along with Hostos and the other community colleges of the College Discovery Program, held a 50th Anniversary Gala on December 12 at the CUNY Graduate Center.

December

The Hostos Alumni Relations and Career Services offices, along with the Wellness Center and Professor Lizette Colón, teamed up to organize a seminar for future Hostos graduates on how to prepare for today’s job market.